10 Unprofessional Habits That Could Get You Fired

10 Unprofessional Habits That Could Get You FiredWe all have bad habits. And no single one will ever cost you your livelihood. But chances are we have other habits we might notlage be aware of, and there are some of these that could make you seem just unprofessional enough to cost you. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Take a look at this list of particularly glaring habits and make aya that if you have any, you dont have many. And start trying to correct anything that could deem you unprofessional at work.1. ProcrastinatingWe all do this to some extent or another. And it can actually increase productivity when done in a constructive way. But if youre a chronic putter-offer, chances are your output and performance are slipping and you should probably think about getting more things done each day.2. LyingThere is really no excuse for lying. Chances are you will get caught, and there is almost never an excuse good enough to justify this beha vior. Never misrepresent yourself, your experience or credentials. Never take credit for anyone elses work. Never fudge the numbers. And dont call in sick unless youre sick. Keep it clean and keep your job.3. TardinessWhether you roll in 10 minutes late to every meeting or youre just always a little late for the 9 a.m. clock-in, youre showing your boss and coworkers that their time is less valuable than yoursall because you just had to spend that extra five minutes with your curling iron or to get your kapuziner for your commute. Be on time and keep everyone sweet.4. GrumblingNobody likes a negative coworker. If youre complaining all the time, or you just have a consistently negative outlook toward almost everything, youll lose allies very quickly. Everyone gripes now and then. Just dont make it a habitor worse, a personality trait.5. SlovenlinessIs hygiene not your top priority? Do you sometimes skip the shower or wear clothes past when they should have ended up in the wash? Dont. Groom yourself. Practice good hygiene. Make sure you smell nice and look clean. And make sure your workspace reflects the same high standards. Nobody wants to work with a slob.6. SwearingYeah, yeah, we know that the f word is basically the most common adjective of your generation. But try to refrain from cursing at work. To the wrong ears, it will always grate. And it does make you look quite unprofessional. Your boss might not want a potty mouth representing the company.7. Personal StuffRemember that the office is a place of business. Dont spend valuable time on personal calls or yammer on to your coworkers about relationship problems or health problems or your divorce. Keep that for happy hour with your friends. And dont turn your workplace into a middle school lunchroom. Cliques are so eighth grade.8. StealingNo brainer, right? But this rule includes not raiding the supply closet or sneaking communal things or taking someone elses fruit from the fridge. You can get fired for a lo t less than outright embezzlement.9. schwimmbad CommunicationIf you cant write a professional grown-up email and express yourself either out loud or on paper, then youre not going to make it far in the working world. Strike a balance between monosyllabic and too verbose. Use proper punctuation and capitalization and grammar. Spell check. And be a good correspondentthorough, professional, and punctual with your responses.10. Bad MannersYou may think this is so 1950, but having good manners can get you pretty far in lifeand having bad ones can occasionally cost you a job. When eating, chatting, working, etc. make sure your manners are up to snuff. Dont interrupt people. Say excuse me or pardon. Dont pry and dont be rude.